Unit 28, Session 1 Unit Title: Christmas Key Passage: Isaiah 9:6 Session Title: Prophets Told About Jesus Birth Bible Passage: Isaiah 7:1-14; 9:1-7; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2 Big Picture Question: How did people know Jesus was coming? God s prophets told people about Jesus long before He was born. Christ Connection: God had a great plan to rescue people from sin. God s plan was not a secret plan. The prophets told people about God s plan. They said God would send a Messiah: Jesus! Jesus would be born into the world as a baby. Jesus would live a perfect life and die on the cross to rescue people from sin. Activity Page: Name Above All Names Proclaim Jesus is coming! Describe a friend Learn about the Bible Trace the name JESUS Learn about sound waves What s in a name? Balloon bounce
Unit 28, Session 2 Unit Title: Christmas Key Passage: Isaiah 9:6 Session Title: Angels Spoke to Mary and Joseph Bible Passage: Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-24 Big Picture Question: What part did Mary and Joseph have in God s plan? God chose Mary and Joseph to be the earthly parents of Jesus. Christ Connection: Before God created the world, He planned to send Jesus. God s plans are always perfect. God chose Mary to be Jesus earthly mother; she would bring Him into the world. Jesus came to do God s plan to rescue people from sin. Activity Page: My Family Make a road Sing a praise song Search and find Pack, pack, pack Make a pillow Make a plan Surprise boxes
Unit 28, Session 3 Unit Title: Christmas Key Passage: Isaiah 9:6 Session Title: Jesus Was Born Bible Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Big Picture Question: Where was Jesus born? Jesus was born in Bethlehem as God promised. Christ Connection: Jesus was born! This was very good news! Jesus was not like other babies. He is God s Son. God sent Jesus to earth from heaven. Jesus came into the world to save people from their sins. Jesus came to be our King. Activity Page: What does a baby need? Care for a baby Sing a Christmas song Play No Room Hot Potato Painting party Big picture beanbag toss Explore soft textures Counting and sorting
Unit 29, Session 1 Unit Title: Jesus Is Powerful Key Passage: John 11:25 Session Title: Jesus Has Power Over Creation Bible Passage: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 Big Picture Question: Who has power over creation? Jesus has power over creation. Christ Connection: Who is Jesus? Jesus friends knew He was a good man and a good teacher. When Jesus calmed the wind and the waves, He showed His friends that He is the Lord. Jesus has power over everything He made! Activity Page: What Is Different? Explore a map Picture God s creation Sign the big picture question Storm in a bottle Float boats Play out the Bible story in a boat Paint with watercolors
Unit 29, Session 2 Unit Title: Jesus Is Powerful Key Passage: John 11:25 Session Title: Jesus Has the Power to Provide Bible Passage: Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14 Big Picture Question: Who will always take care of us? God will give us what we need. Christ Connection: Jesus fed more than 5,000 people! Only God s Son could do that! He gave them food when they were hungry. But the people needed something even more important than food. They needed someone to rescue them from their sins. Jesus was getting ready to do just that. Jesus always gives us what we need. Activity Page: Count the Food Draw with bundled crayons Jump the hula hoop Make play dough loaves and fish Fill your lunch bag How God Cares for Me book Dig for loaves and fish Discover through picture books
Unit 29, Session 3 Unit Title: Jesus Is Powerful Key Passage: John 11:25 Session Title: Jesus Has Power Over Sickness Bible Passage: Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 Big Picture Question: Who can heal our bodies? Jesus has the power to heal our bodies. Christ Connection: Isaiah the prophet said that the Messiah God was going to send would make blind people see. (Isaiah 35:5; 42:7) The Messiah was here! Jesus was the promised Messiah, and He made blind people see. Jesus did a miracle. In the same way, Jesus helps us to see and understand the truth about God so we can be rescued from sin. Activity Page: What Do You See? Make relief drawings Spoon challenge Guide a buddy Practice reading braille Jesus/Powerful Tag Give praise to God Build with blocks
Unit 29, Session 4 Unit Title: Jesus Is Powerful Key Passage: John 11:25 Session Title: Jesus Has Power Over Evil Bible Passage: Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39 Big Picture Question: Who is most powerful? Jesus is more powerful than everyone. Christ Connection: Jesus used His power to help the man, and then Jesus told the man to tell others what He had done. Jesus came to earth to free people from the power of sin. He was going to die on the cross to defeat evil once and for all. We can trust in Jesus to recue us from sin, and we can tell others what Jesus has done for us. Activity Page: Connect the Dots Toss and tell Only God can... Listen for Jesus on the radio Who is it? Pin the tail on the piggy Make chains Jesus is powerful Pigs on a hill
Unit 29, Session 5 Unit Title: Jesus Is Powerful Key Passage: John 11:25 Session Title: Jesus Has Power Over Death Bible Passage: John 11:1-44 Big Picture Question: Who raised people from the dead? Jesus raised people from the dead. Christ Connection: Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. He showed that He has power over death. Jesus died on the cross for our sin and rose from the dead. Those who trust in Jesus will live forever with Him. Activity Page: Doctor s Office Search Powerful Jesus Show your emotions Play out opposites Wrap up Lazarus Toss the review cube Sing a good friend song Come out of the tomb!
Unit 30, Session 1 Unit Title: Jesus Taught with Parables Key Passage: Matthew 13:11 Session Title: Parable of the Vineyard Workers Bible Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Big Picture Question: What does God give us? God gives good gifts. Christ Connection: Jesus told a story to teach people about God. God loves us and gives us good gifts. No one can earn a gift. Everyone sins, or disobeys God, so everyone deserves to be punihsed. But God gave a good gift: His Son, Jesus. People who trust in Jesus will live with God forever. Activity Page: Match the Coins Walk the vine Stuff the gift bag Call and response Gather grapes Play a matching game Sort coins Make green and purple art
Unit 30, Session 2 Unit Title: Jesus Taught with Parables Key Passage: Matthew 13:11 Session Title: Parable of the Wedding Feast Bible Passage: Matthew 22:1-14 Big Picture Question: Who is invited to the kingdom of heaven? Everyone is invited to the kingdom of heaven. Christ Connection: Heaven is like a great wedding feast, and Jesus invites everyone to come. Jesus makes a place for people who say yes to His invitation, and they can be with Him forever. Activity Page: Going to the Wedding Maze Toss and color Photo booth Match the right clothes Make invitations Wrap wedding gifts Make foil sculptures Review the Bible story
Unit 30, Session 3 Unit Title: Jesus Taught with Parables Key Passage: Matthew 13:11 Session Title: Parable of the Faithful Servant Bible Passage: Matthew 24:45-51; Luke 12:42-48 Big Picture Question: What should we always be ready for? We should be ready for Jesus to come back. Christ Connection: Jesus wants people who believe in Him to care of His world and to tell others about Him. No one knows when Jesus will come back to earth. We must always be ready. When Jesus comes back, He will reward those who worked hard for Him. Activity Page: Who Is Working? Play Red Light, Green Light Make creations to care for Work puzzles Sweep it clean Take a cleanup walk Serve God anytime Finish your gift
Unit 30, Session 4 Unit Title: Jesus Taught with Parables Key Passage: Matthew 13:11 Session Title: Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Bible Passage: Luke 16:19-31 Big Picture Question: What is heaven? Heaven is the place where God is. Christ Connection: People who know and trust in Jesus love Him more than anything else. Going to heaven is not about who you know, what kind of clothes you wear, or what you do. People who trust in Jesus, God s Son, will be with Him forever. Activity Page: Sort Food Make a heavenly mural Talk about needs vs. wants Match the right place Giant board game Make good news cards Repeat after me Jump the gap
Unit 30, Session 5 Unit Title: Jesus Taught with Parables Key Passage: Matthew 13:11 Session Title: Parable of the Talents Bible Passage: Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27 Big Picture Question: How can we serve God? God gives us special abilities to serve Him. Christ Connection: Everyone who believes in Jesus can serve Him as Lord. God is happy when people know and love Jesus. One day, every believer will live with God in heaven and be happy with Him. People in heaven will be happy to know, worship, and be with Jesus forever. Activity Page: Counting Coins Make chains Play Master and Servant I can serve God Dig for coins Double trouble Make coin impressions Review Jesus parables